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May 1, 2004 | 04:17 PM

split-axle

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QA1 shocks

Anybody running QA1 "C" series shocks on their Vette?
I know they look really cool but I don't know how they perform.
Thanks

May 1, 2004 | 06:12 PM

corvette1990

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Re: QA1 shocks (split-axle)

I have a set in garage ready for install. They were on Gogobig92's car. They are adjustable, for smooth riding, then turn the black **** and make them softer for the drags, or turn them up for auto crosing. I have heard good things about them. Plus they are in a current magazine on newsstand (cant remember which one) and were tested great. Good Luck. :flag

May 1, 2004 | 07:12 PM

RichS

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Re: QA1 shocks (corvette1990)

I have them but haven't really been able to try them out. I have them set at 5 for normal driving and the car is pretty firm. I only had a few 1/4 runs with them but the car did seem to tranfer better and the nose lifted more. Once I have the car back together I have Pocono coming up to try them on a raod course, and a bunch of autox coming up too. :cheers:

May 1, 2004 | 07:39 PM

Wheelman

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Re: QA1 shocks (RichS)

how much $$$ for a set of these?? :lurk:

May 1, 2004 | 07:55 PM

jabez

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Re: QA1 shocks (Wheelman)

Right now on Ebay.....a little over 400.00

May 1, 2004 | 09:49 PM

wake

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Re: QA1 shocks (jabez)

I'm interested in these shocks as well... I saw them advertised in a couple of our Vette magazines and I see Summit Racing carries them, but for around $150/ea... So far that's the only place I've seen them...

May 1, 2004 | 10:22 PM

rsafier

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Re: QA1 shocks (wake)

I have had them on my 85, just upgraded on my 94. Great shock, seems there is a lot of shock talk lately... They are 138 each from Summit, less on Ebay if you can find them. I used 4 on the street, about 8 for AutoX.
Rear shocks have a bit less travel then stock shocks, haven't had any problems due to that. You also need to get some washers for the rear shocks as the mounts are smaller.

For the 85 I needed to washer the top and bottem mounts in the rear (1/2" washers) and also remove the brass insert on the bottem mount, on the 94 the mounting is a little different, only need washers for the bottem mount.

I called QA1 directly when I did my first install to make sure this was okay, they said they knew of the issue and was approved by them. These shocks are also rebuildable, good to know when they are not exactly cheap KYBs.

Once you try them out you will not be sorry you paid a little extra, best mod on my car, especially for those of you that like autocross/track events.

May 1, 2004 | 11:52 PM

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Re: QA1 shocks (rsafier)

Thanks to everybody for your replies. I have a QA1 catalog w/price list and the "C" series are listed as:
Front- $163
Rear - $173
These prices are for '84-'96 Corvettes
Seems like Summit and Ebay have these at better prices. :seeya